• November 20, 2013 – Adoption of Program by General Order ;
• December 20, 2013 - Deadline for Applications to the Registry;
• January 22, 2014 – Completion of Selection of Mediators
• February 7, 2014 – Training for Experienced Mediators
• March 13 and 14, 2014 – Training for Bankruptcy Professionals
• April 1, 2014 – Presumptive Referral of Adversary Proceedings to Mediation pursuant to the General Order and pending adoption of D.N.J. LBR 9019-2(a).

Where the parties have jointly requested mediation, the parties may select an individual of their choice to serve as the mediator. The designation of the selected mediator shall be noted in the order pursuant to the General Order and pending adoption of D.N.J. LBR 9019-2(b).

By adopting the Mediation Program, the Board of Judges disbands the former Registry of Mediators and actively solicits applications from bankruptcy professionals and experienced mediators, who meet the qualifications set forth in the General Order and pending adoption of D.N.J. LBR 9019-1(c).

The General Order and related local forms are also available in the Clerk’s Office and on the Court’s website, www.njb.uscourts.gov.